US Bridges

Theodore Road over Principio Creek

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.65 MI E of Belvidere RD · Structure no. 200000CE0015010

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,708
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Theodore Road over Principio Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Theodore Road over Principio Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,708 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTheodore Road
CrossesPrincipio Creek
Location0.65 MI E of Belvidere RD
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.63394, -76.03767
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,708 (2023)
Projected traffic3,650 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Theodore Road over Principio Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Theodore Road over Principio Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Theodore Road over Principio Creek carry?

About 2,708 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Theodore Road over Principio Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Theodore Road over Principio Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.